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Old 01-29-2013, 12:55 AM   #301
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Thanks 66-PMD-GMC,
THat's what I was thinking about when I asked about a flip kit, to flip the axle above the leaf springs. I've seen them for late model trucks just not earlier trucks. I'll look up CaptainFab and check him out.
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Since your frame is a leaf, don't get talked into notching it... that will really weaken the leaf frame...
You can get her pretty low without doing a C-notch.
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Old 01-29-2013, 03:30 AM   #302
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cb... I hear you and speaking as an old-f@rt, dad, and Grandad, they are all that really matters, but in the balance of things you will get there and these shouldn't be hard or expensive to fab even if nobody is making them.

Tube diameter, saddle width, and so on... could be cut out on the cheap and the results would be dramatic.

I'm also a fan of CaptFab's stuff.

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Old 01-30-2013, 11:56 AM   #303
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Beautiful truck!! I have a 63 LB and am looking to buy a 4/6 drop and disc brake conversion from Early Classic as well. I was wondering how you liked your kit for them and how the install went? Thanks for any info.
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Old 01-31-2013, 11:38 PM   #304
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Nice ride farmtruck.... i also went 3in front 4in for the rear
That's a sweet bike hauler man.
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Old 02-04-2013, 09:33 AM   #305
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Hey, I got a 64 GMC w/ rear leafs. I'm kinda new here, where did you get lowered leafs or are the garage built? Or does anyone know of a flip kit for the rear? Any info would be appreciated, thanks.
Hey I found this link finally
http://www.performanceonline.com/che...springs-parts/
They have mono leaf springs and drop shakles for your leaf truck.
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Sunday I got the front drop done - it's on the ground finally and it's SOOO nice to have a rolling truck again.

62 C10 - 2 1/2" Bell drop spindles and 3" drop coils on a 78 burb clip.

Steering section is next - Then front sway bar.
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Old 02-07-2013, 02:51 AM   #307
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This was my 65 shortbed. Built it in 1994/95. Sold it in 97.
350/350 combo
74 control arms with 5 lug disc
72 rear 12 bolt with drums
2.5" Western Chassis spindles with 3" Eibach coils front
5" Eibach coils with 2' blocks in rear
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Best handling truck Ive ever owned.
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Old 02-09-2013, 03:09 PM   #308
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My 62.... I wished I would have just bagged it.... This mild static drop wasn't sufficient..

My 63.... paid the price for my previous wishes.
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Old 02-11-2013, 10:27 AM   #309
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My 64.

All from ECE...
2-1/2" drop spindles
6-lug disc brake conversion
2" drop front coils
1-1/4" sway bar with brackets for lowered trucks
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man i really the drop good job
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Old 02-11-2013, 10:28 AM   #310
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Old 02-12-2013, 05:08 PM   #311
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Here's the only two pictures of the new static drop i did,have no clue how much drop? its all stock with cut springs front and back, waiting for my basic bolt in c-notch to arrive and the back will be lowered a little more, the rear camero sway bar bolts to the top of axle so its losing a couple inchs of potential drop with that setup.....

Where did you get those center caps/cones???
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Old 02-24-2013, 03:29 PM   #315
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Hi

I have a 1965 C20. I want to lower it ,but am still a novice at this type of stuff.
I want to lower it about 4 inches front and back,and want to know can this be done just by changes coils?How will it affect handling?and stance?Please help!!Thanks
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Old 02-24-2013, 03:55 PM   #316
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I have a 1965 C20. I want to lower it ,but am still a novice at this type of stuff.
I want to lower it about 4 inches front and back,and want to know can this be done just by changes coils?How will it affect handling?and stance?Please help!!Thanks
Have a look in the 60-66 FAQ section, you will find all kinds of threads there that will help. Spend some time looking at different options to achieve what you are looking for, many ways to skin the cat. Pretty sure that for the front you will need to go with 2" springs, and 2" or 2-1/2" drop spindles. The rear, 2" springs and 2" blocks would do the trick to.
P.S. When you have questions, you will get plently of help and different kinds of advice, but you should post your question in the right place. This is a "picture thread" so some may get a little cranky to see questions, and requests for advice here.
Welcome to the forum, feel free to PM me if you like, I would be happy to help you learn your way around here.
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66 C-10 Small Rake will be going to wider rear and narrower front wheels and tires. A mild Pro Street look.
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66 C-10 Small Rake will be going to wider rear and narrower front wheels and tires. A mild Pro Street look.
Nice truck! No clutter, just black, and chrome, I like it!
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Old 02-26-2013, 03:19 AM   #319
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here is my turd lowered 5 in the back and 4 in the front with springs

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My 62.... I wished I would have just bagged it.... This mild static drop wasn't sufficient..

My 63.... paid the price for my previous wishes.
Man that's one sweet 62, don't change a thing man.
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Where did you get those center caps/cones???
lugnutking.com or you can get them on ebay, you have to widen the center hole on your wheels to get them to slip through and fit over the wheel hubs..
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Old 03-03-2013, 05:49 PM   #322
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66 C20 Longbed Stepside
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Old 03-04-2013, 01:24 AM   #323
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63 all components from CPP.
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4" drop coils out back
18" x 8" Gragars SS
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Could have went wider rim and tire on rear but looks good.
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Old 03-04-2013, 01:42 AM   #324
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My 1965 C10 static dropped. 2 coils off the front. 4" blocks and 1 coil off the rear. About to be bagged in a couple of months. Stuff is in the mail.
Just asking, when you cut the rear coil what holds the spring in place? When I got my truck the PO cut the rears and it bounced all over the place and the coils didn't have a pocket or clip to hold them
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Old 03-04-2013, 01:03 PM   #325
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Is that 5.5 inches in the front or 2.5 in the front and 3 in the rear? If it is 5.5 in the front that is really low have fun with speed bumps.

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62 C10 - 2 1/2" Bell drop spindles and 3" drop coils on a 78 burb clip.

Steering section is next - Then front sway bar.
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